The study of modal or tonal counterpoint is prepared by study of traditional
species counterpoint after Fux. The introduction to the techniques of modal or
Renaissance (sixteenth century) counterpoint is based on the study and analysis
of countrapuntal techniques in the works of Josquin, Willaert, Lassus and
Monteverdi, as well as the study of theorists applicable to these techniques, i.e.,
Tinctoris, Zarlino, etc. The study of tonal or Baroque counterpoint is focused on
the works of J. S. Bach, i.e., on his two-and three-part keyboard inventions, and
on his three-part keyboard fugues.
Evaluation will be based on assignments, quizzes, final exam.
Prerequisites: Music 202.